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Schlip Family History

Schlip Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schlup, Schlipf, Schliep, Schlie, Schei, Schlick, Schein, Schlein

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Where is the Schlip family from?

You can see how Schlip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlip family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schlip families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schlip's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schlip families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlip. 67% of Schlip men worked as a Farming.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Schlip family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Schlip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlip census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Schlip. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Schlip. For the veterans among your Schlip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlip lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Schlip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schlip in 1959 was 62, and 58 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlip ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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